How to Host a Festive Candy Land-Themed Holiday Party

by

LAURYN

Do you see Pixy?

Because she’s peeking over to the right of me.

Isn’t she cute? I mean you know I just love her so much.

YES, she really is. And – AND !!! – you know what else is cute? YUMEARTH candy! I know, you’ve seen me brag about it on IG Stories & Snapchat but it’s one of those things I eat so frequently that I decided to share it on the blog. The candy is so on brand for The Skinny Confidential & I know the second your lips touch the peach licorice you will be bragging too. So there you go! Just being real.

( Do note that when you find yourself bragging about the organic watermelon, lemonade sour twists, I warned you. You can’t stop eating this candy- sorry in advance ).

AND SINCE WE’RE GETTING SPECIFIC- which we usually always do- I set this situation up to inspire you for your next holiday get-together.

I wanted the vibe to very much scream CANDY LAND.

Remember that movie? Or was it a board game?…or both?! Whatever it was reminds me of a land full of candy! Like the streets are paved in rainbow gum drops! Grandma’s house is made of chocolate! There’s a peppermint stick forest & a gingerbread plum tree! You get it.

This set-up is perfect for anyone who’s looking to do something fun for kids. But to be real Michael came home & stuffed his face with the gummy bears so you could set this up for a significant other too. Friends & family coming over? Got you covered.

What I did here is simple & something that anyone & everyone can throw together in 10 minutes because YOU KNOW HOW I ROLL.

WE G2G, so the quicker the better!

But still keeping it Instagrammy.

THE SKINNY CONFIDENTIAL’S 5 SECOND HOLIDAY CANDY LAND Soirée:

♡ ORGANIC CANDY:

Important: this stuff is OBSESSION level for me. It’s not even funny how good the peach licorice is— so shop accordingly. The candy contains no egg, no soy, no gluten, no milk, no tree nuts, no shellfish. All the candy is organic and non-GMO. A lot of the products are vegan too.

That being said, this is probably the first candy I think I’ve ever heartily endorsed. Woo-HOO!

There’s nothing better than sneaking this into the movies. And I’m telling you, it will NOT disappoint for an adult get-together OR a kid’s party. That’s right, guys- kids & adults will LOVE.

Anyway, when you’re serving it- have fun with it! Display the candy in pretty little bowls for guests.

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♡ CHAMPAGNE & CANDY-THEMED COCKTAILS:

Always champagne! Obviously serve kids ginger cider ( yes, this is a thing & kids love it! ) so the kids feel like they’re in on the fun. If it’s an adults-only party- which HEY!- I’m very much about- serve chilled champagne. I feel like you don’t need much detail here. Champagne is kind of an essential at holiday parties. Add pomegranate seeds to the champs to keep it holiday-ish. The champagne pictured is from We Drink Bubbles & it’s absolutely divine, guys! They have a monthly BUBBLES CLUB– imagine that, bubbles sent straight to your door every month. Into it!

♡ CUPCAKES:

I actually did store-bought here. You know I’m not the best at time management so having the cupcakes ready & willing was ideal for me. If you have kids, let the kids decorate the cupcakes with candy. YUMEARTH is PERFECT for this because it’s pretty, not overly sweet, & it’s organic. YESSSS. You could also do gingerbread houses- I feel like you’re mom of the year if you do gingerbread houses. I was lazy & got store-bought cupcakes. Sugar cookies could be festive too. Whatever! You do you.

♡ CANDLES/MUSIC/CHIPS:

Candles because always candles. I’m obsessing over Ralph Lauren’s holiday scented candles. I cannot get enough really. The holiday scent is my favorite & the pine is a close second. Remember: you set the tone of a gathering with the scene. Music too though! Play the Candy Land soundtrack OR throw on Michael Bublé- his hottie voice gets me every time & his holiday album is gold. Chips too! Because chips always! Salsa, guac, some spicy hummus; everyone loves chips. One you start eating them, you can’t stop- you know?

♡ PLAY THE GAME:

The kingdom of sweet adventures! Nothing cuter than something that takes us right back to our childhood. The game is such a fun touch for a Candy Land party. Especially if you have kids. They will LOVE it. Lay the board game out to keep it festive for the kiddos…or the adults. I mean I feel like if you’re on a champagne/candy buzz anything can happen. Plus, it’s like $12 bucks so YES PLEASE! To get you going, remember the characters from the game? Plumpy, Jolly, Gramma Nutt, Princess Lolly, & Gloppy- just to get you REAL excited.

Have you started the holiday circuit yet? How’s everyone doing out there? Stressed? HAHA. Seems like it’s time for a champagne, candy-filled party. Am I right? December can be a little rough? Do tell.

With that! I’m off to stuff my face with peach licorice ( freezing cold, it’s so good in the freezer ) & drink some mint tea. It’s way past my bedtime.

MORE GIVEAWAYS HAPPENING THIS WEEK so make sure you’re following along on Insta for a surprise one tomorrow.

I am dying over this idea. Not to mention i might be drooling a little bit…? Talk about boujee candy. WOW. The flavor combos are what really gets me going. I think the watermelon sours and pom flavors sound devine. And honestly that love chub thing..yah. Need to get my boyfriend and I on this ASAP?. ps. loving the freezer trick!

You made the peach licorice sound WAY TOO GOOD on the podcast! Would love some of these to munch on during work and grad school! I used to love going to those candy shops and buying gummies, these remind me of those! YUM
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I cant wait to try the sour jelly beans!! I love sour gummy candies and these sound amazing!!?? Whether or not I win the contest I will definitely be stocking up on some of their candy. Healthy and delicious, yes please! ????

Ok first of all – this idea is amazing.
I love candy. I’m a pig so I want to try that peach licorice since peach is amazing and also wanna try sour jelly beans AND gummy bears. Basically everything. It all sounds hella good.

Omg I’m just dying to try all of these! My friends always make fun of me because im such a healthy eater but also a candy fanatic!! Looking for something healthy to ease my sweet tooth. Love jelly beans so would looove to try the sour ones!!! ?

L- you made my sweet tooth wake up this morning too early! Straight up yum on the candy snaps! 🙂 I teach kindergarten in Portland, OR (am always sneaking them a lil gummy here and there to reinforce good habits). I would love to try these and get these kids hooked on actually good for you candy! Sour jelly beans!? Yes please

Wow! I’ve got to try this candy, especially since I cannot seem to kick my sugar habit. The peach licorice sounds too good! Torn between that and the peppermint lollipops ’cause ’tis the season and I’ve been obsessing over peppermint everything lately! 🙂

I can’t wait to try the Pomegrante licorice. I’m so happy I saw these from your post, I’m obsessed with fruit snacks and freeze them. But I haven’t been eating them bcus the original ones have so many bad ingredients. What a find 🙂 thank you! I’m gonna go eat a bag now.
K bye.